Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of December 9, 2022, for a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD and DEA benefits. The claim for SMC at the 's' rate for housebound status was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no evidence to support a diagnosis or onset of the claimed conditions during active duty.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate allergic rhinitis without polyps, but with greater than 50-percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides.

The Board denied service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as effective dates prior to certain dates for dermatitis, IBS, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, which are presumed to be related to the Veteran's exposure to fine particulate matter while serving in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. The claim for an earlier effective date was denied.

The appeals concerning entitlement to higher initial disability ratings for the service-connected sinusitis and allergic rhinitis conditions are dismissed.

The Board denied a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) prior to May 19, 2024, and granted a 10 percent rating from that date. The effective date of the increased rating for allergic rhinitis was February 16, 2024.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for a nasal septal deviation and granted an effective date of July 12, 2013, but no earlier, for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a rating greater than 20 percent for the right ankle condition.

The appeal seeking service connection for sleep apnea and rhinitis was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Board granted service connection for deviated nasal septum, rhinitis with nasal polyps, sinusitis, and a respiratory disorder, to include asthma and mild upper airway restrictive disease, based on their onset in service and the Veteran's exposure to Persian Gulf War environmental hazards.

The Board granted service connection for deviated nasal septum with rhinitis, left hip condition, and right hip condition. The claims for an acquired mental health condition, heart atrial fibrillation, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for cervical disc disease with radiculopathy, secondary to the Veteran's lumbar spine disability. The Board also granted ratings of 50%, 80%, and 40% for various neurological conditions affecting the lower extremities, as well as a rating of 60% for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver.

The Board denied service connection for right elbow, left elbow, sinusitis, and cervicalgia disabilities, as well as an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied increased ratings for several conditions, granted an initial rating of 70 percent for bipolar disorder, and remanded other issues.

The Board remands the case for further development to correct duty to assist errors related to the Veteran's claim of service connection for allergic rhinitis, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial evaluation for rhinitis and a compensable evaluation for sinusitis, as there was no evidence of polyps or other criteria necessary to warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae, right and left knee disorders, chronic fatigue, residuals of a left hand fracture, vertigo, and others. The claims were not remanded for further development.